The university of Maiduguri in Borno State has been closed till further notice, following a devastating flood that ravaged many parts of the state capital.
The university management announced the temporary closure in a statement on Tuesday by its registrar, Ahmad A. Lawan, sympathising with staff members and students affected by the disaster.
The statement read, “This is ot inform all staff and students that in view of the devastating flood disaster that is affecting Maiduguri and its environment, the university management is hereby suspending all lectures in the university and closing offices temporarily with immediate effect until the situation improves.
“The measures are taken by the management to safeguard staff and students and to assess the situation before further necessary actions are taken.
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The management is extending its heartfelt sympathy to all staff and students affected by the flood disaster and pray God to forestall future occurrence.”
The flooding is attributed to the collapse of Alau Dam that has been allegedly filled to capacity for the past one week.
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